NYE! - December 8, 2010
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Adam Lopez & His Mighty LoCasters: News
Wow!!! - November 29, 2010
The Rt.66 Rock & Roll Ball was a smashing success!!! Huge thanks to EVERYONE involved including: Brian Parton, Kelli Lynn & The Skillet Lickers, The Dale Lawton Stampede, The Lo Tops: Rick Reavis and Steve Huhn, Brian Prewitt and the Blue Dome Diner staff, Buster's Guitars, Precision Body Art, The World Famous Hawleywood's, Jamie Whartenby, Celeste McNeal, Matt Eidson, and any n' everyone I may have left out!!!
Also, as most of you know I'm in the Nov. issue or Relix Magazine including a spot on the compilation CD. You can also find me last week's Urban Tulsa as well as the Dec. issue of Tulsa People!
Dec. 11th is a HUGE deal for me. The Lo Tops and I will be opening for the Stone River Boys when they make their (1st ?) trip to Tulsa! The Stone River Boys are led by the one and only Dave Gonzales of the Paladins, so this will be a huge honor for me! Check the calendar for the details.
Dec. 17th finds us back at the Colony with The Dale Lawton Stampede.
New Years Eve we'll be bringing it in hot in Oklahoma City at the Prohibition Room.
Jan. 8th we''l be throwing another Ball in honor of my Birthday at the Blue Dome Diner. It's also a celebration of all the other January Birthdays including Kelli Lynn's, Steve Huhn's, Brian Prewitt's, and some guy named Elvis.
It will be an Elvis theme party with all kinds of silly wackiness including dress up, look-a-like contests, and some sort of charitable cause to donate too again! Details coming ASAP!
Wishing everyone Happy Holidays!!!! Thanks for the support!!!
Adam
Upcoming Show Flyers - November 14, 2010
If you're in or around Tulsa this November, mark your calendars!!!
1,2,3 o'clock 4 o'clock rock.... - November 10, 2010
Hey all! Just wanted to do some quick catch up. The Nov. issue of Relix is on the stands NOW! Grab a copy to find me inside and on the compilation disc. Any of you that are HERE because Relix? Sign the guestbook and say hello! Also, please find me on my social network sites. You can find them in the Links section.
If you're in Tulsa this Nov, catch myself and the Lo Tops on the 19th at Ida Red @ 7:30 for Kelly Kerr's photo exhibit: Axe Men.
It's a celebration of Oklahoma guitarists that not only am I honored to perform at, but honored to be among the 30 or so guitarists in the photo exhibit itself. Others include Steve Pryor and Tommy Allsup, so that should give an indication of how LUCKY and HONORED I am to be included!!! Check out Kelly's work at:
Later that night we'll be playing next door to the Cain's Ballroom hosting our own official unofficial Reverend Horton Heat After Party after they tear it up at the Cain's. We'll be at the Crystal Pistol!
Then of course is Nov. 24th and my baby: The Route 66 Rock & Roll Ball! This is going to be an old school Rock & Roll package show. An old school dance hall party! We're also going to raise some change for the Food Bank for the holidays. Featuring Brian Parton, Kelli Lynn & The Skillet Lickers, The Dale Lawton Stampede, and myself and the Lo Tops. Comedian The Phenomenal McGonigal will host! Monty The Barber will have a chair on site to do some old school barbering too!
All ages, full bar for the adults, and donations at the door. No cover! Hope to see you there!
Relix Magazine Nov. Issue - October 25, 2010
Hey all!
I'm in the latest (Nov) issue or Relix Magazine! Look for it on newsstands everywhere. I'm also on the accompanying compilation CD!!!
Hope everyone is well! Check the calendar for some cool upcoming gigs, especially our Nov. 24th Route 66 Rock & Roll Ball in downtown Tulsa!!
Adam
Look out! - September 30, 2010
What a wonderful month Sept. has been for myself and the Lo Tops. We really had a BLAST this month getting the band together and tightened up. Rehearsing like madmen. Performing a ton! The show at Hot Shots recently was great and the people there were SUPER kind to us. The all ages CD release party at Ida Red was AWESOME! Thanks to Brian Parton for sharing all these recent bills with us lately and to Gypsy Twang for playing a set at the CD release. And another HUGE thanks to Rick Reavis and Steve Huhn for being awesome Lo Tops, and our good buddy Matt Eidson for all his support!
Look for more fun in Oct! We'll be making our first out of state trip with the new trio on the 16th over in Fayetteville,AR at Ryleigh's Boom Boom Room. One of my favorite places to play! Also, there's gonna be a couple of Tulsa shows so stayed tuned to the "Calendar" section for updates coming soon.
We're also looking into another CD release party, this time for the adults! We hope to have a full bill of Rockabilly/Roots bands, a decorated dance hall, and a crowd in full on 50's threads! This ain't no costume ball, but simply a night for everyone to fully express their rebel attitudes and DANCE like crazy people! Stay tuned!!
Also, look for an article on me in an upcoming issue of the Urban Tulsa as well as a spot in RELIX Magazine; including a track on their monthly compilation CD sampler!!!
Tons more possibilities are in the works too! Life is beautiful!
Wishing everyone health and happiness!
Adam
What a month! - September 12, 2010
First of all, I can't believe it's already September!!! Time flies!!! Second of all, the new trio "The Lo Tops" are not only up and running, but getting better by the day. Rick Reavis on the skins and Steve Huhn on the doghouse bass are awesome people and great musicians with a great work ethic and commitment to the cause. I can't thank or appreciate them enough!!! Check out the calendar for upcoming shows. There's quite a few!!! Wishing everyone well!!
Please Help!! - August 10, 2010
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Ok y'awl! I NEED YOUR HELP!!! I wanna play this Festival and YOU CAN HELP
get us there! Just need you to find me on the list and vote for me & the Lo Tops!!! Then I need you to send it to all your friends..and I mean ALL OF THEM. Alert anyone and everyone with an internet connect and a pulse, and then ask them to send it on their friends and so on and so forth!! Let's show the world the power of Tulsa,music,friends, family, friends of friends, friends of family, and....!!! YOU CAN VOTE ONCE A DAY THRU AUGUST 19TH!!! THANKS!!!! http://virginmobilefreefest.sonicbids.com/ |
Rock & Freakin' Roll!!! - August 2, 2010
The show at the Black Gold Music Run was nuts!! What fun. Gary Davison stepped in on moments notice and just KILLED it! Steve Huhn on the doghouse bass was the perfect ingredient and we had an awesome crowd!
Look for us later this month on the 21st at the Hunt Club with Hurricane Mason!
Find me over on Facebook and check out a video montage of last Friday's set!
Adam
Giving thanks! - July 27, 2010
I always try and make it a habit to support those that support me as often as possible, so I'd like to remind those of you that don't know.
I proudly play Hahn Guitars and use products by the World Famous Hawleywood's! Fine grooming products for men ;)
Catch me with a guitar in my hand and it's a Hahn. Catch me looking smooth with a nice do and clean shave, it's Hawleywood's!
Look for Hawleywood's products at all live shows over on the merch table~
I can't believe July is just about over already!! - July 26, 2010
The new music spreading all over the net like wildfire. You should be able to find it at most online retailers in digital and physical form within the next couple of weeks. If you can't find it on your favorite site, drop me an email and I'll see what I can do about it. T shirts will be there week too! I'm also setting things up on my ReverbNation page, including merchandise, so that's a great one stop shopping site for the new stuff.
The new trio "The Lo Tops" will debut this Friday July 30th in Tulsa at the Black Gold Music Run. We go on at 11pm over at the Utopia Club! Hope everyone will come out and join the fun!
The Lo Tops are: Gilly Garcia on the drums and Steve Huhn on the doghouse bass. Welcome fellas!!!!
This is gonna' be a fun one!
Wishing everyone health and happiness!
Adam
Rock & Roll Is My Super Power!! - July 20, 2010
The new disc "Rock & Roll Is My Super Power" is off to print!!!! Look for it at online retailers in soon too!! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!
Phew! - July 16, 2010
The album is done! I'm working on the legalese and getting the packaging ready for print. The new trio "Adam Lopez & The Lo Tops" will debut July 31st in Tulsa at the Black Gold Festival and the CD WILL be in hand.
Also, I've taken up a Friday night gig now called "Adam Lopez & The All Star Rhythm & Blues Review". This is one FUN gig
Featuring OK Blues Hall of Famers: Harry Williams (Ike & Tina, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Flash Terry, Hubert Sumlin), Bucky Young (Ike & Tina, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Little Milton) and the great Frank Swain (Flash Terry, Little Johnny Taylor, Lowell Fulson)!...!
Don't miss out Tulsa! Gringo's @ 9 pm. 31st & Sheridan just behind the movie theatre!
Busy busy! Hope everyone is well and see you soon!
Adam
And on we roll... - May 24, 2010
It's been a great 2010 so far and I've been staying very busy. As you know, I've been working with the Kevin Phariss Band and getting to play with some Tulsa music legends regularly. I've also been getting to work with David Thayer. David is a bandleader, singer, and great guitarist who's played with many BIG names in country music. We've been doing some fun gigs covering all sorts of classic rock, blues, country, and r&b and it's an honor to get the call!
The new album is about halfway complete and the remaining half is mostly done already as well. I go on the road this week with the KPB and once I return I expect to get the album done and off to print in about 2 weeks.
I can't wait! If you're in the Little Rock, Arkansas or Memphis areas, the KPB band will be there this Friday and Sat. I know we're at the VFW in Little Rock on Friday night (7ish?) and need to get the details on the Memphis gig, but we'll be there.
Look for us or drop me an email if you need more info!!
Hope all is well~
Adam
I'm touched! - April 15, 2010
So back in 2006 I released an album called "Stranded In Babylon". I was/am very proud of that album and all the opportunities it brought me. Multiple national festivals, some 300 college/internet/and major radio stations had it in rotation, sales all over the planet, the chance to play with many talented musicians, travel, and much much more. It also allowed for my trio to play two shows during SXSW in Austin in I think 2007.
Anyway, every year (at least recently?) the Urban Tulsa holds an essay contest to send one lucky and promising music writer to Austin for SXSW to cover the event. This year my friend Brandy Stoner entered the contest and was super awesome enough to use me and the album (even after all these years!!) as her backdrop for her wonderfully written piece. I thought I'd share it with you all as I'm touched that she thought of me and because Brandy is great with words!
Enjoy!
From Brandy:
Greetings! I wrote an entry for the SXSW contest for Urban Tulsa Weekly, on the subject of which local band we think most deserved to be on a stage at SXSW and why, as well as about our love for music, in 500 words. I did not win. It was not the entry they were seeking, but I thought you might like to have a copy of the piece.
SXSW – Brandy Stoner – “Adam Lopez Band”
A discussion about one’s love of music can easily grow esoteric. I’ll try not to get too “profound.” Music is a sister to poetry in a way that it isn’t to math, and words are my favorite thing.
William Carlos Williams said, “It is difficult/to get the news from poems/yet men die miserably every day for lack of what is found there.”
Music, like poetry, is used to teach, ease, excite, and celebrate. It is uniting, divisive, mournful, and inciting. Music is universal language. It replaces the language we lost at the Tower of Babel. Where words fall short, we have song. Songs leave a record of our humanity and our inhumanity.
You can see a soul as much through the music that moves someone as you can by the songs that don’t.
Although the “Adam Lopez Band” – quotations are his, not mine– has gifted Tulsa with newer work since the 15-song Stranded in Babylon, it is the collection “that added some more truth to my diet.” (Bored Of Education, Track 5).
As we listen, we are invited in the next hour to “embrace those that have roots” (Lovers, Track 4) and to “save ourselves, our lovers, and our happy homes.” (Save Ourselves, Track 9) I’m a sucker for a good wordplay, so The Bored Of Education (Track 5) had me from The Bored. Expecting to hear that the young are apathetic, I was inspired to hear Adam’s smooth voice saying that we are tired of what we are being taught, and want to learn the truth. The mighty Babylonian metropolis which we have been told to admire may fall from its glory one day.
My love of language was birthed by the songs and rhymes of childhood. Language is percussive. Consonants are beats and vowels move the melody. The syllables move me. In chapels and arenas, good music sparks the same desire in me as a man who is intense, tender, strong, smart, and a little unpredictable.
I’m Alright (Track 13) is so danceable, one might chant “Yeah hey yeah,” and forget (or not realize) that it’s about not passing on abuse. Connecting with an artist or piece is not only a matter of understanding a message, or a moment. It is a physical experience.
Hips, however, lie closer to the heart than one might think. Song is a sensory experience, born of emotion and imagination. It springs forth in its conception from a single thought, action, or ideal.
When live, Adam is entirely performing, but comes off as if he were the only person in the room. It’s evident in his self-portraits in Babylon’s cover design. The “Adam Lopez Band” captures the freedom of rock without all the frenzy.
The hard guitar of the title track, backed by the strong drums of Pholk Souljah (Track 11) and the soaring end with Soul Music, make Babylon’s call to cease personal and political separations one that can and should be heard at SXSW in Austin this March.
Anyway, every year (at least recently?) the Urban Tulsa holds an essay contest to send one lucky and promising music writer to Austin for SXSW to cover the event. This year my friend Brandy Stoner entered the contest and was super awesome enough to use me and the album (even after all these years!!) as her backdrop for her wonderfully written piece. I thought I'd share it with you all as I'm touched that she thought of me and because Brandy is great with words!
Enjoy!
From Brandy:
Greetings! I wrote an entry for the SXSW contest for Urban Tulsa Weekly, on the subject of which local band we think most deserved to be on a stage at SXSW and why, as well as about our love for music, in 500 words. I did not win. It was not the entry they were seeking, but I thought you might like to have a copy of the piece.
SXSW – Brandy Stoner – “Adam Lopez Band”
A discussion about one’s love of music can easily grow esoteric. I’ll try not to get too “profound.” Music is a sister to poetry in a way that it isn’t to math, and words are my favorite thing.
William Carlos Williams said, “It is difficult/to get the news from poems/yet men die miserably every day for lack of what is found there.”
Music, like poetry, is used to teach, ease, excite, and celebrate. It is uniting, divisive, mournful, and inciting. Music is universal language. It replaces the language we lost at the Tower of Babel. Where words fall short, we have song. Songs leave a record of our humanity and our inhumanity.
You can see a soul as much through the music that moves someone as you can by the songs that don’t.
Although the “Adam Lopez Band” – quotations are his, not mine– has gifted Tulsa with newer work since the 15-song Stranded in Babylon, it is the collection “that added some more truth to my diet.” (Bored Of Education, Track 5).
As we listen, we are invited in the next hour to “embrace those that have roots” (Lovers, Track 4) and to “save ourselves, our lovers, and our happy homes.” (Save Ourselves, Track 9) I’m a sucker for a good wordplay, so The Bored Of Education (Track 5) had me from The Bored. Expecting to hear that the young are apathetic, I was inspired to hear Adam’s smooth voice saying that we are tired of what we are being taught, and want to learn the truth. The mighty Babylonian metropolis which we have been told to admire may fall from its glory one day.
My love of language was birthed by the songs and rhymes of childhood. Language is percussive. Consonants are beats and vowels move the melody. The syllables move me. In chapels and arenas, good music sparks the same desire in me as a man who is intense, tender, strong, smart, and a little unpredictable.
I’m Alright (Track 13) is so danceable, one might chant “Yeah hey yeah,” and forget (or not realize) that it’s about not passing on abuse. Connecting with an artist or piece is not only a matter of understanding a message, or a moment. It is a physical experience.
Hips, however, lie closer to the heart than one might think. Song is a sensory experience, born of emotion and imagination. It springs forth in its conception from a single thought, action, or ideal.
When live, Adam is entirely performing, but comes off as if he were the only person in the room. It’s evident in his self-portraits in Babylon’s cover design. The “Adam Lopez Band” captures the freedom of rock without all the frenzy.
The hard guitar of the title track, backed by the strong drums of Pholk Souljah (Track 11) and the soaring end with Soul Music, make Babylon’s call to cease personal and political separations one that can and should be heard at SXSW in Austin this March.
Spring time! - April 14, 2010
Hey all,
it's been awhile since I've updated this thing. Sorry for the lag! I've been keeping pretty busy with the Kevin Phariss Band and my teaching schedule. My trio is back on hold as I'm shuffling around potential players and trying get something that works for everyone. No hurry! I've come to the point where I'd rather be patient and create something that's exactly how I envision it instead of slapping something together and rushing.
We're still hosting the Sunday Jam @ The Cimarron Bar. 4 p.m. every week!
Look for the KPB around Tulsa and into Arkansas and Memphis come Memorial Day weekend.
Also, the new album is still under construction. Again, I want to be patient and do it up right, so of course it's taking far longer than anticipated but I really think we'll have something out there come summer !
Hope all is well,
Adam
Busy busy! - February 10, 2010
Where to start??! First off some of you may have noticed that ConfidentGuitar.com is no longer online. Due to time contraints, I didn't feel I could give it the attention it needs to be worth your time to browse, so I've taken it down for the time being. The lesson videos will remain on the CG YouTube page for now and perhaps a new lesson blog will appear sometime in the future.
One of the reasons for the discontinuation of CG is that I'm now involved in 2 bands as a full time member. As you already know, I've been hired by the Kevin Phariss Band, and my new trio is up and running.
I've also had my student count start to go back up (about 30 a week). That's a lot on the plate and a TON of songs and lyrics to memorize, but trust me, I ain't complainin' ;)
Life is beautiful and getting to share music with all these great musicians and fans is a blessing!
I'll be debuting with the Kevin Phariss Band this Saturday in Mannford Oklahoma at the VFW.
The Swingin' Chupacabros will be debuting on Feb. 24th at the Blue Dome Diner for a private party (lemme know if you want me to sneak you in ; ).
Hope everyone is well!
Adam
Hello 2010! - January 18, 2010
I hope everyone made it through the holidays and is enjoying the new year! It's already been a year of ups and downs on this end. Most of you don't know, but I've taken the gig with the Kevin Pharris band here in Tulsa. The Kevin Pharris band is a local treasure led by Kevin that features some great musicians including Rocky Frisco on keys (JJ Cale) and Harry Williams on drums (Ike & Tina, Hubert Sumlin,Flash Terry). Both are Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame inductees and Rocky is also an Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductee.
These guys have always blown me away with their kindness and acceptance into their local music scene and now that I have a chance to work with them full time I must say that I"M HONORED.
On a sad note, Kevin is currently in the hospital recovering from a stroke. Please pray, hope, think happy thoughts, send mojo, or whatever it is you prefer but please send it!
It's been a rough time lately for many Tulsa musicians health wise and I truly wish them all and everyone all the health and happiness in the world. I hope you do the same ! ;)
Also, my new band looks to be in place and I'm VERY excited to get out and start performing the new tunes as well as some new covers I've always wanted to play.
Look for us out on the local scene very soon; Tim "Ransom" Conner on bass, Gary Davison on drums, and if you're lucky and catch us on the right night, Rocky Frisco on keys!!!!
If you haven't yet, find me on MySpace, Facebook, and ReverbNation as well!
Also, don't forget to check out my new work in progress: ConfidentGuitar.com
Be well!
Adam
Happy Holidays! - December 24, 2009
Just wishing everyone happiness and health and all that good stuff!!
Also, I just mixed down 10 finished tunes worth of demos! They're coming along nicely and I can't wait to share them with everyone.
Also, for my fellow guitar geeks, head on over to ConfidentGuitar.com and take a look around. Sign up for the forums and join the community!!
Adam
This week: - December 7, 2009
The new tunes and recording sessions are going great! Can't wait to share the new material with everyone.
If anyone has any leads on available Rockabilly'esque drummers in Tulsa, send them our way!!
Also, check out the updates over at ConfidentGuitar.com
The first video lessons have been posted!
Adam
ConfidentGuitar.com and more! - December 2, 2009
The new website for guitar geeks everywhere is finally off the ground!
Check out the ConfidentGuitar.com tab and make your way to the new site!!
Also, the new tracks are coming along quickly and smoothly. Tim "Ransom" Conner is helping with bass duties this time and we're having a BLAST making these albums.
Here's to you and yours and making sure everyone is enjoying life and staying safe over this holiday season!!
Adam
New album(s) & Guitar Lessons - November 17, 2009
That's right! Album(s). I've had the "new" demo tracks up for some time now and many people are probably wondering where the final cuts are. They are finally being finished and as of now there are a total of 8 tracks on the "completed" list. There's also a bunch more being finished up which will make up one very long album or two separate ones; a vocal album and an instrumental album. At this point I'm not sure in what combo they will be released, however they WILL both be released at the same time.
Stay tuned!!
Also, many of you know that when I'm not performing/writing/recording, or practicing, that I'm also teaching. I've recorded a few online "lessons" recently and have had a good response. Granted, these lessons were strictly experimental on my end to see how the format worked for me and others, so the audio/visual quality is understandably mediocre. The positive response however has led me to pursue the formation of my own guitar school which will begin with an upgrade in the quality of these online lessons. Ideas are still being bounced around and nothing is concrete just yet, but look for new higher quality lessons soon!
Adam
Stay tuned!!
Also, many of you know that when I'm not performing/writing/recording, or practicing, that I'm also teaching. I've recorded a few online "lessons" recently and have had a good response. Granted, these lessons were strictly experimental on my end to see how the format worked for me and others, so the audio/visual quality is understandably mediocre. The positive response however has led me to pursue the formation of my own guitar school which will begin with an upgrade in the quality of these online lessons. Ideas are still being bounced around and nothing is concrete just yet, but look for new higher quality lessons soon!
Adam